Legal Compliance Transformation - Consultant - Manager

PwC South Africa; Houston (TX); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

PwC is seeking a Legal Compliance Transformation Consultant - Manager in Houston to lead transformative initiatives within the Office of General Counsel. You will guide teams, manage client accounts, and ensure delivery of compliant, high-value legal solutions.

The role requires strong regulatory and risk management expertise, 5+ years of experience, and a Bachelor’s degree. Expect up to 60% travel as you mentor staff and drive strategic projects, balancing budget and timelines to achieve client

Qualifications

• At least a Bachelor's degree.
• At least 5 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead legal compliance transformation initiatives to streamline processes.
• Use technology and process improvement to drive value for OGC.
• Analyze linkages within legal systems to optimize performance and minimize risk.
• Own project planning, budgeting, execution and completion.

Skills

Regulatory risk management

Strategic planning

Leadership/mentoring

Analytical thinking

Process improvement

Business Administration/Management

Computer Science/Information Systems

Economics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Visio

Lucidchart

Bizagi

Signavio

Job description

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Fraud, Investigations & Regulatory Enforcement (FIRE) Management Level Manager Job Description & Summary The Opportunity As a Legal Compliance Transformation Consultant - Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering innovative legal solutions and advice to internal stakeholders and clients, focusing on maintaining compliance and minimizing legal risks. Within our Risk & Regulatory practice, you will utilize technology, process improvement, and data analysis to streamline legal processes, enhance client service, and drive value across various industries. As a Manager, you will lead teams and manage client accounts, focusing on strategic planning and mentoring junior staff. You are accountable for project success and maintaining standards, motivating and inspiring others to deliver quality. You will leverage team strengths and manage performance to meet client expectations, identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values meaningfully. Embracing technology and innovation, you will enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same. In this role at PwC, you will take ownership of projects, confirming their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion. You will address conflicts or issues, engaging in conversations with clients, team members, and stakeholders, while upholding professional and technical standards.

Responsibilities

• Leading legal compliance transformation initiatives to streamline processes and enhance client service
• Utilizing technology and process improvement methodologies to drive value in Office of General Counsel (OGC)
• Analyzing and identifying linkages within legal systems to optimize performance and minimize risks
• Taking ownership of project planning, budgeting, execution, and completion to meet client expectations
• Coaching and mentoring team members to develop skills and leverage strengths effectively
• Reviewing work to deepen team members' skills and encourage continuous improvement
• Addressing conflicts and engaging in difficult conversations with stakeholders to resolve issues
• Upholding professional and technical standards, including adherence to the firm's code of conduct
• Developing policies and guidelines to support legal compliance and contractual risk management
• Implementing strategic questioning and analytical thinking to identify opportunities for improvement

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor's degree
• At least 5 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

• Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Economics
• Managing regulatory compliance, regulatory affairs, risk management, operations, or consulting activities within Energy & Utilities or similarly regulated environments
• Applying multiple regulatory frameworks, including FERC, NERC, state PUCs, ISO/RTOs, OSHA, EPA, and other federal and state requirements
• Designing, assessing, and transforming regulatory compliance programs, processes, and controls
• Documenting and improving workflows using process mapping and business process tools such as Visio, Lucidchart, Bizagi, or Signavio
• Conducting forensic investigations, internal audits, and root-cause analyses within regulated utility environments.
• Demonstrating proficiency in legal compliance and contract management
• Utilizing analytical thinking to enhance business performance management
• Excelling in coaching and feedback to develop team strengths
• Embracing change and innovation in regulatory environments
• Developing policies and guidelines for process improvement
• Engaging in strategic questioning to drive client solutions

Travel Requirements

Up to 60%

The salary range for this position is: $99,000 - $232,000.

PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more.

To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws.

At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.

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